promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
Synonyms of promonext
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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Around that time, Flossmoor native and filmmaker Joe McGrath contacted Dobrez about producing a promo for the Gem. Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 Currently in post-production, the film is being showcased today at Göteborg Film Festival’s Works in Progress and will be officially launched by Charades at the EFM where a promo reel will be presented to buyers. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026 Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 In mid-January, organizers also introduced a promo for fans ages 26 and under to buy two tickets to the opening ceremony for the price of one. Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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